Thomas Haitsma
My name is Thomas Haitsma, and I am the starting lacrosse goalie for the Men's Dutch national team. With over 15 years of experience in lacrosse and the past 7 years on the national team, I have had the honor of competing in 2 World Championships and 1 European qualifier. As lacrosse prepares for its debut in the 2028 Olympics in LA, I am dedicated to intense training and relentless pursuit of excellence to secure my spot and represent the Netherlands on this historic stage. My journey is driven by a passion for the sport and an unwavering commitment to being the best athlete I can be.
My disciplines
- Lacrosse -> Netherlands Lacrosse
Number of hours’ training per week
12-16h
"Your competition isn't someone else. Your competition is the attitude, habits, discipline & choices you make daily."
My personal sporting achievements
- Most valuable defensive player Dutch national team at the World Championships 2018
- Top-14 at the World Championships Lacrosse 2023
My #GiveItYourAll moments in 2024
- My #GiveItYourAll moment for 2024 is becoming again champion at the Euro Sixes Tournament in Thessaloniki, Greece in October 2024. After a gold-medal win in 2023, our sights are currently ambitiously set on safeguarding our title.
My social media
- Instagram: @thomas_haitsma84
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